Vice President - ETrading and Algo Trading

We’re looking for an experienced Electronic Trading Risk & Control Manager (VP). This is a senior role where you’ll combine electronic trading risk expertise, stakeholder engagement, and strong control execution to ensure global risk and control framework remains robust and future-ready.

Responsibilities

Oversee and enhance controls across the algorithm lifecycle, automated controls, and electronic trading platforms (OMS, EMS, D2C)

Ensure governance, compliance, and risk management of electronic and algorithmic trading activities

Respond to risk issues, internal reviews, and regulatory inquiries (MiFID II, MAR, SEC 15(c), SS518, etc.)

Design tools to monitor trading risks and perform pre- & post-trade control testing

Collaborate with business heads and risk managers to strengthen operating models and deliver strategic transformation initiatives

Maintain an algo inventory and support regulatory remediation projects

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Required Skills

Strong background in electronic trading / algo trading risk management within investment banking or top-tier consultancy

Knowledge of risk & control frameworks, governance, and regulatory requirements

Familiarity with electronic trading systems (OMS, EMS, D2C) and financial products (fixed income, currencies)

Technical skills in SQL (data queries) and ideally Python (analysis / automation)

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills